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WU62 WGP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,021 mi
Last recorded144,021 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 WGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 134,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside door steps corroded on underside.

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside door steps corroded on underside.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,255 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 113,255 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 103,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner pads below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,060 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,799 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,418 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has large cuts creating a hole but not showing any cords

Fail 10 Feb 2016 36,437 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has large cuts creating a hole but not showing any cords

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,186 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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WU62 WGP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU62 WGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU62 WGP registered?

WU62 WGP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WU62 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU62 WGP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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